November 4, 2024

Election Day, 5 Things to Remember, Tucker Carlson’s Demon

November 04, 2024

November 4, 2024

“Do your duty, and leave the rest to God.”

Jonathan Edwards

Election Day Tomorrow
READ: 5 Things to Remember Before You Head to the Polls
Tucker Carlson’s Demonic Encounter
WATCH: Should A Christian Be Involved In Politics?
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Election Day Tomorrow

We are closing in on Election Day 2024, and polls show a tight race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris. Nationally, both candidates are tied at 49% in NBC and Emerson College polls. Harris leads Trump by three points in Iowa, a state Trump won in previous elections, according to the latest Iowa Poll. Swing state polls show Harris with slight leads in North Carolina and Wisconsin, while Trump is ahead in Arizona. Key battlegrounds like Michigan, Georgia, and Pennsylvania remain nearly even. An ABC News/Ipsos poll gives Harris a small national lead at 49% to Trump's 46%. Margins of error make most leads "statistical ties," reflecting a closely contested election.

The Bible does not explicitly command us to vote, but it does encourage us to be wise, Spirit-led participants in society (Matthew 5:16). When citizens who walk in the Spirit engage in the democratic process, they invite light into areas that might otherwise be influenced by the "prince of the air" (Ephesians 2:2). Scripture reminds us that "there is no authority except that which God has established" (Romans 13:1). In our constitutional republic, this places "we, the people" at the top of the chain of authority, prompting us to steward our influence in ways that honor the Lord (Colossians 3:17).

Voting is one way to seek the welfare of our land (Jeremiah 29:7), but it is not the only means. Remember, the church—not any nation or political party—is the true light of the world (Matthew 5:14). Whoever becomes our next President does not change our mission as the bride of Christ (1 Peter 2:9).

God knows everything (Isaiah 46:10); He already knows the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election. Even in a representative democracy, it is ultimately God who deposes kings and raises up others (Daniel 2:21). So, even as you cast your ballot, do not cast your worries on a mere politician—only God can save (1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 146:3). In all things, God works for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28).

No matter the outcome, commit to praying for whoever assumes the Oval Office (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Pray for our nation to repent and seek Jesus as our ultimate authority (2 Chronicles 7:14). Finally, remember that as believers, we are to reflect the character of Christ in our interactions with others. Our demeanor should be a testimony to our faith and reliance on the Lord; therefore, "let your reasonableness be known to everyone" this week and every week (Philippians 4:5).

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READ: 5 Things to Remember Before You Head to the Polls

Article by Todd Wagner

Tucker Carlson’s Demonic Encounter

Tucker Carlson claimed he was "physically mauled" by a demon in his bed about a year and a half ago, an experience he says left him with bleeding claw marks. Describing it as a "transformative experience," he recalled waking up unable to breathe and later finding four claw marks on his sides and left shoulder. His wife and dogs remained asleep during the incident, which he found unusual given their light sleeping habits. Carlson said the encounter sparked an intense desire to read the Bible and understand more about good and evil.

As Todd Wagner often says, "I am not going to argue with your experience, but I may argue with what you make of it."

When we have experiences, our experiences must be tested by the Word of God rather than our feelings (2 Peter 1:16–21). In our journey, we contend against a combination of three entities: the flesh, the course of this world, and the devil (Ephesians 2:1–3). All three wish to see that we remain in the domain of darkness and not transferred to the Kingdom of His beloved Son (Colossians 1:13). Nevertheless, we are carried by the grace of God and not by our own merit (Ephesians 2:4–10). As God's Remnant, we are called to pursue wisdom through God's Word (Psalm 19:7–9; Matthew 7:24) and remain steadfast in prayer (Matthew 6:9–13).

For more on demon possession and who we fight against, check out this message by Todd.

Tucker Carlson's account of a supernatural experience left him with a "very intense desire to read the Bible." This should be our response, too, regardless of our experiences. Whether it be minor daily choices or major life decisions, we should test all of our actions through the lens of Scripture, seeking to submit our lives to His Word (Romans 12:1–2). The Bible is not something that we should read once or twice and then put on the shelf; it is the Word of God, preparing us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:17). It provides a foundation for walking the ancient path and offering guidance to find rest for our souls (Jeremiah 6:16). May we all walk into each day with an intense desire to hear the Word of our Father and apply it to our lives that we might be a light in our respective communities in the midst of a dark world (John 1:9–12). Whatever it was that Carlson experienced, we can rejoice that it set him on a journey to dive into God's Word, and we can pray that he walks with One, Who is revealed as the Creator and Savior of the world, within its pages (Matthew 11:28-30).

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